An SEA may use the funds available from its State Migrant Education Program (MEP) to carry out other administrative activities, beyond those allowable under § 200.100(b)(4), that are unique to the MEP, including those that are the same or similar to administrative activities performed by LEAs in the State under subpart A of this part. These activities include but are not limited to -
(a) Statewide identification and recruitment of eligible migratory children;
(b) Interstate and intrastate coordination of the State MEP and its local projects with other relevant programs and local projects in the State and in other States;
(c) Procedures for providing for educational continuity for migratory children through the timely transfer of educational and health records, beyond that required generally by State and local agencies;
(d) Collecting and using information for accurate distribution of subgrant funds;
(e) Development of a statewide needs assessment and a comprehensive State plan for MEP service delivery;
(f) Supervision of instructional and support staff;
(g) Establishment and implementation of a State parent advisory council; and
(h) Conducting an evaluation of the effectiveness of the State MEP.
[67 FR 71736, Dec. 2, 2002; 68 FR 19152, Apr. 18, 2003]